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This 1998 Panoz GT-WC was originally built for the women’s Panoz GT Spec Cup, and was subsequently used for HPDE events from the mid 2000s until the selling dealer acquired it around six months ago. Power comes from a contemporary Mustang Cobra 4.6-liter V8 paired to an upgraded Tremec 3550 5-speed manual transmission. The engine has logged 671 hours, and the seller states that the car has been enhanced with newer racing seats, updated Penske shocks, and a cable clutch conversion. Two months ago, the seller’s shop changed the engine oil, flushed the braking system with Moton 600 fluid, and replaced a wheel bearing. This Panoz race car is sold on a bill of sale and comes with an extra set of BBS wheels and slicks, some spare parts, and maintenance manuals.

To the seller’s knowledge, this GT-WC has not been involved in an accident and likely retains its original body panels. Scuffs and flaws commensurate with race-use are present, and the car wears decals that were applied when new.

Rolling stock consists of five-lug BBS split-spoke alloy wheels shod in Continental slicks, and another similar set will accompany the sale. This particular GT-WC retains its original Brembo braking system, which is linked to a brake-bias controller.

Updated racing seats are installed, and the driver’s harness is up-to-date through 2019 according to the seller.

Additional equipment includes an alcantara quick-release steering wheel, digital dashboard display, and a full roll cage. The fire extinguisher bottle will need to be serviced if the next owner wishes to formally compete on track. The engine timer located on the passenger’s side of the dash currently displays 671 hours.

The fuel-injected 4.6-liter DOHC V8 is stock to the seller’s knowledge, and has been fitted to a Tremec 3550 5-speed manual transmission utilizing a Quartermaster clutch. Prior to this auction, the seller added two hours at a Road Atlanta event and describes the car as quick and forgiving on track.